Editorial Credit: Alisa.strj/ shutterstock.com The National Academy of Sciences has issued a new report urging policymakers to overhaul the U.S. immigration system to retain top talent. The report, prepared by a committee of scientists, professors, and national security experts, recommends that Congress increase the number of employment-based green cards, eliminate per-country caps on high-skilled immigrant visas, and […]
By: Michael Ettlinger, bostonglobe.com | Editorial Credit: shutterstock.com New Boston Globe op-ed from prominent expert Michael Ettlinger highlights costs and consequences of mass deportation on U.S. economy, consumers, and communities. Washington, DC — Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history” is the most consequential immigration and economic policy proposal of the 2024 campaign. […]
By: Pan American Health Organization | Editorial Credit: Bricolage/ shutterstock.com People of African descent are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty and often face limited access to health services. Washington, DC, August 30, 2024 (PAHO) — In commemoration of the International Day of People of African Descent, which takes place on August 31, […]
Photo courtesy: caricom.org The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]
By: Mohamed Q. Amin, CaribbeanEqualityProject.org| Photo courtesy: Richard Louissaint Brooklyn, NY: On Monday, September 2, Caribbean Equality Project, as the leading organization of the Queer Caribbean Liberation Collective, the only LGBTQ+ contingent in the 2024 West Indian Day Parade, marched to demand action, accountability, and justice in response to a string of murders of transgender […]
By Ravi Maharaj For those unfamiliar with the book, movie, or concept, Moneyball was the name given to the strategy used by Billy Beane, Manager of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, in their 2002 season when replacements had to be found for the loss of two of their star players. As a result of their […]
Photo courtesy: dpi.gov.gy “Your future is secured with the PPP/C govt” – Pres. Ali tells indigenous community as Amerindian Heritage Month kicks off With a consistent flow of investments designed to improve their living standards, Guyana’s indigenous community can rest assured that the government has its best interests at heart. This sentiment was expressed by […]
Photo courtesy: dpi.gov.gy As Guyana prepares for the 2025 general and regional elections, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas, and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association on […]
Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com 11 companies—including Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci—featured on the Comptroller’s first “Employer Wall of Shame” New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander unveiled his office’s Employer Violations Dashboard—a new tool that consolidates data from federal, state, and city enforcement agencies—identify employers who violated key labor laws across the […]